Online Safety Bill6 days agoSocial media ban 'won't keep children safe', commissioner warnsScotland's children's commissioner has warned a social media ban could drive children to less regulated or riskier parts of the internet.6 days ago27 May 2026Porn company fined £600,000 by Ofcom over age check failingsOfcom said Youngtek Solutions Ltd did not have checks between July and September 2025, but has since brought in verification.27 May 202626 May 2026Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parentsSome parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.26 May 202621 May 2026UK police bosses say unsafe social media platforms should be blocked for under-16sThe NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.21 May 202621 May 2026TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says OfcomYouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.21 May 202613 May 2026Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK usersThe regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.13 May 20267 May 2026Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom feesMeta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.7 May 20265 May 2026Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK usersUK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.5 May 202621 Apr 2026Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concernsThe popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".21 Apr 2026...
